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Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER): Research Training Programs in Special Education, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.324B

Department of Education

Posted Aug 6, 2026

Deadline
Oct 1, 2026
41 days remaining
Amount
Varies
Status
Open
Geographic Scope
National

Description

<p>NCSER training programs prepare individuals to conduct special education and early intervention research that advances knowledge within the field and addresses issues important to education policymakers and practitioners.</p>

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<p>Under this competition, NCSER will consider only applications that address one of the following topics: (1) Early Career Development and Mentoring&nbsp;or (2) Methods Training for Special Education Research. The <strong>Early Career</strong> program provides support for an integrated research and career development plan for early career investigators at institutions of higher education or non-academic research organizations who have established an interest in special education research and are developing research careers focused on learners with or at risk for disabilities. The <strong>Methods Training</strong> program funds training to help current education researchers, including state and local education agency research staff, maintain and enhance their research and analysis skills in order to conduct rigorous and relevant research focused on learners with or at risk for disabilities. For FY 2027, NCSER is only accepting applications for Methods Training focused on analyzing large administrative datasets to address research questions related to learners with or at risk for disabilities.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.324B.</span></p>

AI Summary

The National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) offers funding for training programs that prepare individuals to conduct research in special education and early intervention, specifically focusing on early career development or methods training. Eligible applicants include early career investigators at higher education institutions or non-academic research organizations, as well as current education researchers, particularly those working with large administrative datasets related to learners with disabilities. For FY 2027, only applications for the Methods Training program will be accepted.

Funding Details

Key Dates

Posted: Aug 6, 2026Deadline: Oct 1, 2026

Quick Facts

CFDA Number
84.324
Funder Type
Federal Agency
Grant Level
FEDERAL
Last Verified
Aug 6, 2026

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Geographic Scope

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